India beat Pakistan to clinch junior hockey Asia Cup title
India celebrate their junior hockey Asia Cup title
MUSCAT, December 5, 2024 - Defending champions India on Wednesday defeated Pakistan in men's junior Asia Cup in Muscat to win hat-trick of titles.
This was India's fifth title in the continental tournament. Previously, India won the crown in 2004, 2008, 2015 and 2023. Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash.
HARD WORK TO HEROICS Celebrating the victory, Hockey India said: "From hard work to heroics, our young stars have once again shown the world why India is a powerhouse in hockey."
Araijeet converted three penalty corners in the fourth, 18th and 54th minutes besides finding the net from a field effort in the 47th minute. Dilraj Singh (19th) was the other goal getter for India.
For Pakistan, Sufyan Khan (30th, 39th) converted two penalty corners, while Hannan Shahid scored from field play in the third minute.
"UNMATCHED SKILL" India upped their game in the second quarter and secured their second penalty corner in the 18th minute and Araijeet struck again with another powerful flick.
India secured their third penalty corner in the 47th minute, but Araijeet's effort was saved by Pakistan goalkeeper Muhammad Janjua.
India pressed hard on the Pakistan citadel in the final 10 minutes and secured a few more penalty corners and Araijeet found the net again from a fine variation to make the scoreline 5-3.
Meanwhile, Indian PM Narendra Modi lauded junior hockey team's unmatched skill, unwavering grit on his social media handle.
This was India's fifth title in the continental tournament. Previously, India won the crown in 2004, 2008, 2015 and 2023. Araijeet Singh Hundal slammed four goals to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in the summit clash.
HARD WORK TO HEROICS Celebrating the victory, Hockey India said: "From hard work to heroics, our young stars have once again shown the world why India is a powerhouse in hockey."
Araijeet converted three penalty corners in the fourth, 18th and 54th minutes besides finding the net from a field effort in the 47th minute. Dilraj Singh (19th) was the other goal getter for India.
For Pakistan, Sufyan Khan (30th, 39th) converted two penalty corners, while Hannan Shahid scored from field play in the third minute.
"UNMATCHED SKILL" India upped their game in the second quarter and secured their second penalty corner in the 18th minute and Araijeet struck again with another powerful flick.
India secured their third penalty corner in the 47th minute, but Araijeet's effort was saved by Pakistan goalkeeper Muhammad Janjua.
India pressed hard on the Pakistan citadel in the final 10 minutes and secured a few more penalty corners and Araijeet found the net again from a fine variation to make the scoreline 5-3.
Meanwhile, Indian PM Narendra Modi lauded junior hockey team's unmatched skill, unwavering grit on his social media handle.
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